Description
Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy and indulgent dish that transforms an ordinary dinner into a culinary delight. With al dente pasta enveloped in a rich garlic and parmesan sauce, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Ideal for cozy weeknight meals or impressing guests, it’s easily customizable with your choice of proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg